Wisconsin Marijuana Update
Did you know that certain cities in Wisconsin have decriminalized recreational marijuana use? Click here to find out the locations and restrictions. Remember, this was not a state-wide decision, so...
Prison’s Effects on Mental Health
As you can imagine, living in prison seriously negatively affects people’s mental health. From being exposed to an abundance of violence and stress to being stripped of their identity, prisoners...
You Could Save Someone from Overdose
At Martinez & Ruby, we devote a sizable portion of our practice to defending people against drug-related charges and the life-altering consequences of a conviction. This defense work takes place against the...
The Conviction is Not the Only Penalty
Someone convicted of a sex offender crime in Wisconsin will face a lifetime of restrictions and requirements . These can consist of things such as: Registry Reporting Wisconsin sex offenders must...
Child Pornography Charges Are More Common Than You Think
Child pornography is currently one of the fastest-growing crimes in America. There has been a 2500% increase in arrests over the last ten years. A child pornography conviction comes with...
What Does the Miranda Decision Mean for You?
You still have the right to remain silent, but a recent SCOTUS decision has removed one means of enforcing it. SCOTUS Says You Can’t Sue the Cops for Violating Your...
SCOTUS Issues Decision on Miranda Lawsuits
The ruling shielded police from the risk of paying money damages for failing to advise criminal suspects of their rights before obtaining statements later used against them in court. https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-supreme-court-protects-police-miranda-lawsuits-2022-06-23/
U.S. Supreme Court Protects Law Enforcement from Miranda Right Lawsuits
Have you heard the new ruling regarding your Miranda Rights? On June 23, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court made a decision that would protect law enforcement officials from lawsuits resulting...
Fighting for the Wrongfully Convicted
You may think that wrongful conviction is more of a myth than it is true, but that is sadly not the case. Over 2,800 people in America have been wrongfully...
Fentanyl Test Strips No Longer Paraphernalia Under Wisconsin Law
It is now legal in Wisconsin to test drugs for Fentanyl. This was previously only something that law enforcement agencies were allowed to do, since fentanyl testing strips were considered...